Tommy Banks

The key new chef, restaurant and hospitality appointments in February 2024

People on the move: February 2024

By Restaurant

New appointments at top restaurants The Black Swan at Oldstead and KOL are among the big people moves this month.

Top chefs to mentor at The Restaurant Show

Top chefs to mentor at The Restaurant Show

By Restaurant

Chefs including Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin will be taking a mentoring role at this year’s The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia, 2-4 October 2023.

Cocktail List of the Year 2023: Roots

Cocktail List of the Year 2023: Roots

By Restaurant

Tommy and James Banks' York restaurant was recognised for its adventurous and creative approach to its mixed drinks list at this year's National Restaurant Awards.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By Restaurant

This week's most read stories include the announcement of the Chef of the Year shortlist at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, and more pressure being put on The Restaurant Group by its shareholders,

James Banks The Black Swan wine

Uncorked: James Banks

By Joe Lutrario

The co-owner of The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots York on his unusually flexible wine offer and his policy of training his entire front of house team to recommend and serve wine.

Restaurateur of the Year Tommy Banks National Restaurant Awards 2021

Restaurateur of the Year 2021 - Tommy Banks

By Stefan Chomka

Tommy Banks had a very busy lockdown, pivoting from running two successful restaurants as well as farm to creating one of the biggest success stories in the restaurant meal kit sector.